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Oct

16

2026

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Otti And The Revival Of Okpara’s Agricultural Dream – By Ebere Uzoukwa, Ph.D (SSA To Governor Otti On Public Affairs)

Abia State, Columns/Opinions/Letters, Good Governance

OTTI AND THE REVIVAL OF OKPARA’S AGRICULTURAL DREAM By Ebere Uzoukwa, PhD Abia State does not need to invent a new agricultural vision. More than six decades ago, the late Dr. Michael Iheonukara Okpara demonstrated how agriculture could drive economic growth, create jobs and transform the fortunes of the old Eastern Region. As Premier, Okpara made agricultural investment, particularly in oil palm, a cornerstone of regional development. Today, Governor Alex Chioma Otti, OFR, is seeking to revive that legacy by repositioning agriculture as a major driver of economic growth and prosperity in Abia State. In his speech titled: The Immortality…

Oct

16

2026

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ABIA’s SMOOTH OPERATOR: A Political Satire On Alex Otti And The Abia Opposition- By Pastor Prof Chukwuemeka Ifegwu Eke

Abia State, Columns/Opinions/Letters, Good Governance, Politics

ABIA’S SMOOTH OPERATOR A Political Satire on Alex Otti and the Abia Opposition “He’s a smooth operator…” Sade sang it in 1984. And as I look at Abia politics today, I am beginning to wonder whether Abia has found its own version four decades later. Not the lover moving from city to city in dark glasses, but a banker-turned-governor moving through Abia politics with an unusual method: smile at the opponent, shake his hand, refuse his invitation, appoint his wife if she is qualified, collect some of his supporters, and continue working. That, to me, is the Alex Otti version…

Oct

16

2026

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A Forensic Accounting Investigation Of Abia State Capital Expenditure, Asset Balances, And Infrastructure Delivery – By Pastor Prof Chukwuemeka Ifegwu Eke

Abia State, Columns/Opinions/Letters, Good Governance, Politics

A Forensic Accounting Investigation of Abia State Capital Expenditure, Asset Balances, and Infrastructure Delivery We did not rush to publish our response when allegations concerning the finances of the Abia State Government began circulating. That restraint was deliberate. In matters involving public finance, billions of naira, capital projects and the reputation of public institutions, responsible analysis cannot be conducted through screenshots, political sound bites or hurried conclusions. We subjected the claims to due diligence, consultations, examination of the relevant financial statements and budget-performance records, and inquiries concerning the physical projects to which some of the figures relate. We also considered…

Oct

16

2026

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Ikenna Ukwa Adds More Feather To Better Represent Arochukwu/Ohafia Federal Constituency After Graduating From School Of Politics, Policy And Governance (SPPG)

Education, National Assembly, Personality, Politics

IKENNA UKWA GRADUATES FROM SCHOOL OF POLITICS, POLICY AND GOVERNANCE (SPPG) The APC candidate for Arochukwu/Ohafia Federal Constituency, Hon. Hon Ikenna Nicolas Ukwa, was among the 2026 graduands of the prestigious School of Politics, Policy, and Governance (SPPG). SPPG is an institution established by former Minister of Education and renowned advocate of good governance, Dr. Oby Ezekwesilj, to prepare a new generation of political leaders across Africa with character, competence and capacity to deliver transformational leadership. Speaking at the graduation ceremony, Dr. Oby Ezekwesili disclosed that the institution has graduated more than 1,000 students across Nigeria, Senegal and Kenya since…

Oct

16

2026

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2027: Otti’s Re-election Bid And The Politics Of Performance – By Ebere Uzoukwa Ph.D (SSA To Governor Otti On Public Affairs)

Abia State, Columns/Opinions/Letters, Good Governance, Politics

2027: OTTI’S RE-ELECTION BID AND THE POLITICS OF PERFORMANCE By Ebere Uzoukwa, PhD As Abia State moves towards the 2027 governorship election, the record of His Excellency, Dr. Alex Chioma Otti, OFR, the 5th Executive Governor of Abia State, presents a compelling case for continuity. Since assuming office in May 2023, Governor Otti has demonstrated the political will, administrative discipline and development-oriented leadership required to rebuild a state weakened by years of misgovernance, infrastructural decay and institutional neglect. His administration has embarked on a deliberate process of infrastructure renewal, strengthened governance and redefined the relationship between government and the people.…

Oct

14

2026

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Honourable Obi Aguocha Honoured With The Prestigious Gideon’s Certificate As The Best Performing Parliamentarian Of The National Assembly Of Nigeria

National Assembly, News Flash, Personality, Politics

PRESS RELEASE ON THE 11/10/2026 Honorable Obi Aguocha, MFR and the Member Representing Ikwuano and Umuahia North and South Federal Constituency was today honored with another plaudit as a proud awardee of the prestigious Gideon's Certificate as the best performing Parliamentarian of the National Assembly of Nigeria by the American Veterans of Igbo Descent, AVID, on the occasion of their 2026 National Convention that took place on the 10th of October, in far away United States of America. Honorable Obi Aguocha is by the award being recognized as bold, objective, nationalist, and being able to speak truth to power always,…

Oct

14

2026

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Ikenna Nicolas Ukwa Felicitates With An Illustrious Son Of Ohafia, A Global Icon And Former Minister Of Finance Dr. Kalu Idika Kalu As He Marks His Birthday

Abia North, Birthday, News Flash, Personality

BIRTHDAY FELICITATION TO AN ELDER STATESMAN: DR. KALU IDIKA KALU On behalf of my family, I most respectfully felicitate with an illustrious son of Ohafia, a global icon, and a patriotic Nigerian, Dr. Kalu Idika Kalu, former Honourable Minister of Finance and Economic Planning, as he marks his birthday. Dr. Kalu Idika Kalu is a rare breed, a scholar, a diplomat, a technocrat, and a statesman whose contributions to Nigeria's economic development and foreign diplomacy remain indelible and legendary. As Minister of Finance, you laid a foundation of fiscal discipline. As an Ambassador Plenipotentiary, you flew the flag of Nigeria…

Oct

14

2026

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Where Is The Evidence That Otti Touched Local Government Funds? – By Pastor Prof Chukwuemeka Ifegwu Eke

Abia State, Columns/Opinions/Letters, Politics

WHERE IS THE EVIDENCE THAT OTTI TOUCHED LOCAL GOVERNMENT FUNDS? YES, OTTI MADE THE PROMISE — BUT QUOTE THE WHOLE PROMISE The attack on Governor Alex Otti begins with a quotation from January 16, 2023: “Local government money belongs to the local governments.” That quotation is genuine. Otti also said his administration would not touch “one kobo” of local government funds. But this is precisely where a serious analysis must begin, because a quotation removed from its full political and institutional context can easily become a weapon of distortion. Otti did not simply say, “I will never have anything to…

Oct

13

2026

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Abia North Has Spoken: Peter Obi For President, Uko Nkole For Senate For The Rescue

Abia North, National Assembly, Politics

ABIA NORTH IS READY! ✌️ Today we flagged off grassroots mobilization for New Nigeria! ELU OHFIA:Market Women led by Clara Ogechukwu Okwun declared total support — "Nigeria has to be OK moving forward." Abia North needs experience, not experiment! ANIA/ISIAMA - AKANU & AMAEKPU: Inaugurated Polling Unit Officers. Structure complete from compound to village. 1 Family = 10 Votes! BENDE - UZUAKOLI:Powerful prayer session with PFN Bende Chapter.We committed Peter Obi/Kwankwaso, Uko Nkole & Emeka Philips to God. 2027 is a rescue mission! Abia North has spoken:Peter Obi for President!Kwankwaso for Vice!Uko Nkole for Senate!Emeka Philips for Bende South! Abia…

Oct

13

2026

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Let The Record Speak: Hon. Obi Aguocha’s Educational Interventions Make A Strong Case For Continuity

Education, National Assembly, Politics

Let the Record Speak: Hon. Obi Aguocha’s Educational Interventions Make a Strong Case for Continuity Education remains a cornerstone of societal development, and Rt. Hon. Obi Aguocha, Member representing Ikwuano/Umuahia North/Umuahia South Federal Constituency in the House of Representatives, has made school infrastructure, scholarships and student assistance important parts of his commitment to the people. Across the constituency, his educational interventions include the reconstruction of the burnt-down Ofeme Community Central School in Ofeme, Ohuhu, Umuahia North; construction of a new classroom block at Ibeama Primary School, Umuana Ndume; and rehabilitation of two upstairs classroom blocks at Girls Secondary School, Amazukwu,…